Sexual violence against women continues unchecked in schools, workplaces, on the streets, public transport, and within homes. Anger may arise, but the outcry over a case is swiftly overshadowed by the retelling of a new one. The laws and recommendations must be implemented quickly and within a specific timeframe. We have inefficient standing committees for addressing sexual harassment issues. Women’s commissions in all States should be independent and active rather than relying on political appointments. Gender sensitisation should be prioritised for students, police, with strict vigilance.

 

The urgent need to address the significant lack of law enforcement officers and judicial officials cannot be ignored. Predators, who are emboldened by delay and fearlessness, should be locked up without bail until judgement is delivered. Juveniles should not be treated leniently for committing heinous crimes. We must say that the death sentence to the convicts in the Nirbhaya case has not reduced shocking crimes against women and young girls. It is disheartening to see that news reports highlight only high-profile cases in urban and rural areas. Sexual offenders often receive regular paroles for various reasons. This is because the legal system focuses excessively on the rights of offenders rather than the suffering of the silent victims of inhuman torture.